Chapter 660 5. Oda Nobunaga Heard the News

If Ashikaga Yoshiaki really wanted to restore the shogunate, he should have a balance in his heart.

Uesugi Kenshin had no chance before. After all, no matter how powerful he was, he was just a descendant of the Fuchu Nagao clan, the guardian of Echigo. Not only was this identity very ordinary, but the territory was only one county of Echigo Province, Kagura Castle.

When Uesugi Sadamasa died, the Fuchu Nagao clan was promoted to the position of guardian of Echigo. At this time, Ashikaga Yoshiteru had already regarded their family as the target of Kunimori Daimyo and wooed them.

After the first battle in and out of Kanto, Uesugi Kenshin, as the Kanto Kanrei, now dominated a huge territory of 350,000 kan. At this time, asking his direct superior, the Shogun family, for an adopted son was a bit well-deserved.

Given Uesugi Kenshin's personality, would he want this adopted son?

There is no controversy, right?

Moreover, Kenshin Uesugi is only 40 years old. With the physical condition of his brother, he can normally jump around for another ten years. It just so happens that this adopted son is 20 years younger, legitimate, and of noble blood. Who dares not to accept the succession of the Kanto Kanrei position and the family business of 350,000 kan?

The Yamanouchi family had no objection to Kobayata's proposal, but this matter was of great importance, so they still had to send someone to explain it to Kenshin Uesugi first.

Kenshin Uesugi himself went to talk to Yoshiaki Ashikaga, and then the Yamanouchi family acted as an intermediary to make peace. If it could be successful, everyone would be happy.

The illegitimate sons of the general's family could only go to the temple to be monks and have enough food and drink. For so many generations, it has always been like this. There are not many people like the Yamanouchi family who descended from the imperial gate and became a daimyo landlord in the mountains.

Everyone is afraid of illegitimate sons taking over the throne!

This is not surprising. The illegitimate sons are powerful, and it is not uncommon for them to want to seize the family business of the legitimate son!

In fact, sending this bastard to the Uesugi family is still a threat to Yamauchi Taro, who will inherit the Ashikaga family business in the future.

But think about it, Takanari is close to Yamauchi, Nagano is close to Yamauchi, and Naoe is close to Yamauchi. If this young man can't see the situation clearly, it is equivalent to giving the great Uesugi family to the Yamauchi family.

"Let Dansho reply!" Xiu Zhini gathered her clothes and expressed her opinion.

"Please tell me the important things, Your Highness!" You must first listen to Xiu Zhini's thoughts as the client.

"It would be best if my brother's heir could be from Dashu. In addition, if Dashu is unwilling, Jiro is still young and cannot leave. Let my brother come to the palace to discuss in detail."

"I understand." Looking at the surrounding Lianpan, no one had any objection.

If the child of the Ashikaga family is really not given, Uesugi Kenshin will come to see the youngest child of the Yamauchi family. This is also a way to strengthen the alliance between the two sides, which is inevitable.

"Why not add one more thing? The first Kanrei Kensei has a daughter. We can directly make an engagement. In this way, we can adopt and marry each other, and make the relationship even closer!" Uncle Tsunayoshi remembered that this little girl was one year younger than Yamauchi Taro. He had thought of using her to marry Yamauchi Taro.

Hidetani frowned. Although the little girl was not Kenshin Uesugi's biological daughter, she was nominally Kenshin Uesugi's legitimate daughter. She personally hoped that Yamauchi Taro would marry this girl in the future. But now Hidetani is no longer as arrogant and aggressive as before. She is more tactful in handling affairs. She did not directly express her opposition.

"Also!" Seeing her nod, Koyata also wrote it down.

Swish, swish, swish, Koyata's handwriting is not bad now. After all, he has written a lot of official documents and practiced a lot, so it looks like it's real.

"Please take a look, Your Highness."

"Alright."

After signing at the end of the letter, Hidetani sealed the envelope and added a wax seal. Give it to Murakami Yoshimitsu, and ask him to deliver the letter to Uesugi Kenshin's camp in Kaga, and let Uesugi Kenshin decide.

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"Your Highness! Echigo's Kasugayama Kanrei delivered a letter to the shogun!" Mori Nagako, who served as the head of the imperial family beside Oda Nobunaga, reported in a low voice.

"Another victory letter? Kasugayama Kanrei conquered Kanazawa?"

Oda Nobunaga was preparing military supplies and equipment closely, and the alliance between the Asakura clan and the Miyoshi Three made him feel a little threatened. After all, the alliance between the south and the north, for example, if someone attacked his head and feet at the same time, he would have to kill one of them completely before he could deal with it easily.

In fact, when Uesugi Kenshin defeated Kaga, Oda Nobunaga was a little happy. Considering Uesugi Kenshin's character, if Ashikaga Yoshiaki ordered him to attack Asakura, Uesugi Kenshin might really obey the order.

Then Oda Nobunaga would be much more relaxed! After Asakura Yoshikage was restrained by Uesugi Kenshin, Oda Nobunaga could suppress the Miyoshi Three with all his strength and completely eliminate the worries in his heart.

"That's not the case. Kasugayama Kanrei has other requests!" Mori Nagayoshi said solemnly.

"Oh?" Oda Nobunaga put down his pen and looked up at Mori Nagayoshi.

"Kasugayama Kanrei requested the shogun to lower his son, the bastard, on the grounds that his heir, Uesugi Yagoro, would succeed Hatakeyama Takumi and he had no children!"

With a "snap", Oda Nobunaga slapped his palm on the table.

"Let's go! Prepare the horses and go to Luoyang!"

Nobunaga stood up suddenly, but there was no expression on his face, just a faint one. But his right hand was clenched tightly, and even trembled a little.

Mori Nagayoshi knew that this matter was no small matter. Oda Nobunaga must have considered this matter and needed to go to the shogunate to negotiate with Ashikaga Yoshiaki in person. If a powerful lord that occupies the vast territory of Shikoku and a half and has a territory of 350,000 kan becomes the lord of the shogun's son, how much will the authority of the shogunate be expanded?

"That's right! Let Masaru bring along 2,000 cavalrymen of Akami-no-eji!"

"Understood!" Mori Nagayoshi followed behind and immediately agreed.

"The Kuromobushi of Uchizo (Sassa Narimasa) should also go!" Oda Nobunaga walked a few steps, but still felt it was not enough, so he instructed Mori Nagako.

The number of the Akamibushi and the Kuromobushi increased, and there were probably more than 5,000 cavalry at this time. Oda Nobunaga suddenly led such a large force into Luoyang at ordinary times, which was very meaningful.

At this time, in the Nijo Palace in Luoyang, Ashikaga Yoshiaki was holding the letter from Uesugi Kenshin, and his mood was agitated and could not calm down for a long time. He immediately sent an order to summon the shogun Hosokawa Fujitaka, Isshiki Fujinaga, Wada Koremasa, Akechi Mitsuhide and the Yamanouchi clan in Isshiki Palace in Luoyang to discuss.

While waiting for people to come, Ashikaga Yoshiaki returned to the back hall, and naturally he wanted to see his youngest son. Ashikaga Yoshiaki looked at his body and several concubines around him, and asked himself again.

I should still be able to give birth!

Look at the little kid led by the maid. Although he can already call dad, as a bastard, born after Yamauchi Taro, he is inferior in inheritance rights.

Now, a big, plump and juvenile peach is right in front of Ashikaga Yoshiaki. As long as he pushes the child out, he will most likely pick it and eat it.